- Type of qualification
- Certificate
- Level of study
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Undergraduate study
An undergraduate qualification is usually the first one you study.
NZQF level 5Our courses follow the New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF) levels.
- Time to complete
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1 year full-time (60 credits)
Study a Certificate in Financial Capability Practice – CertFCP
Financial capability is critical to enhancing individual, whānau and community wellbeing and in mitigating financial hardship.
New Zealanders face increasing financial complexity, economic pressure and dynamic regulatory and policy environments. The financial capability workforce plays a critical role in supporting individual, whānau, and community wellbeing and in mitigating financial hardship.
The sector needs practitioners who can exercise sound judgement and integrate financial, social and cultural knowledge.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Massey University entry requirements
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Courses and specialisations
Courses and specialisations
Credit summary
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
60 credits
- Courses from the Schedule – 60 credits
Course code: 115114 Finance for Business and Life 15 credits
This course introduces analytical techniques for evaluating personal and business investment and financing decisions, including coverage of the context and environment in which these decisions are made.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125101 Interpersonal Skills for Financial Capability Practitioners 15 credits
Focusing on ethical, culturally responsive, and Treaty-aligned financial capability practice, students examine ethical frameworks, power dynamics in practitioner–client relationships, Kaupapa Māori and multicultural perspectives, and professional accountability.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125102 Applied Financial Capability Practice 15 credits
Students develop applied practitioner capability by learning to employ financial knowledge, analytical skills, and professional judgement to assess, plan and support financial wellbeing for individuals and whanau experiencing complex financial circumstances.
View full course detailsCourse code: 125111 Managing your Personal Finances 15 credits
This course introduces students to key concepts of financial capability, helping individuals to understand how best to manage and protect their financial resources during various life stages and their rights in relation to this.
View full course detailsFees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
Course fees
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